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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,018.94, 4,528.41 and 827.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,018.94, 4,528.41 and 827.68 is: 1,241.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,018.94 : 4,528.41 = 827.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,018.94/4,528.41 = 827.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,018.94x = 4,528.41 × 827.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,018.94x = 3,748,074.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,748,074.39/3,018.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.52

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